Pick up one of these books about leadership, public speaking, negotiations, productivity, and other knowledge important to success in the public sector, and you’ll learn lessons that can improve your professional standing while taking a much-deserved break.
Feds face constant change, including big changes in chains of command and our agencies’ goals and priorities. In the face of change, my best advice is to maintain a sense of pride in your work, keep things in perspective, and find ways to support your colleagues and ask for their support in return. Here are… Read more »
Each year, the NextGen Public Service Awards recognizes public servants who have gone above and beyond to serve their communities and organizations. This year over 120 public servants were nominated by their peers. A selection committee of current and former government employees selected thirty finalists. Whether they work for federal, state, or local government, theRead… Read more »
Women employed in technology are facing an uphill battle. The tech community has come a long way toward better supporting and incorporating women into their culture, but there is room for more improvement.
We have Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day. But here at GovLoop, we like to celebrate women everyday. So, I asked my fellow GovLoopers why they think women in government are particularly awesome. They had some pretty great answers, as you can see below! We hope you enjoy our photos and shout outs. WeRead… Read more »
I believe taking inspiration from the wonderful world of sports can equip us to be better government leaders. Want to be a champion? Want to turn your workplace team into a dynasty for the ages? Here are three key areas where we can learn from our favorite coaches, players, and sports personalities.
Have you reached your limit with the presidential election? Are you looking for something else to occupy your time this summer? Why not use the next few months to start (or continue) setting career goals for yourself?
It’s taken over 20 years, but the pieces seem to be finally falling into place for the use of performance information to inform decision making!
The public sector has a number of ways to engage in formal and informal mentorships that can benefit your career and breathe new life into your daily work.
Each year we hold a Speaker Contest for government employees to share their public service story at the Next Generation of Government Training Summit. This year we had over 100 entries, a panel of government experts selected 10 finalists and it’s now up to you to vote on your top three! Customer Experience: Dragging anRead… Read more »